TOEFL Grammar & Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'Neither the students nor the professor were prepared for the power outage.'

Accepted Answer

The verb 'were' should be 'was' because it agrees with the nearest subject 'professor'

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'Neither...nor' should be 'Either...or'

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The sentence is grammatically correct

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'Prepared' should be 'preparing'

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses an adverbial clause of concession?

Accepted Answer

Although the results were promising, the sample size was too small.

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Although the results were promising, but the sample size was too small.

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The results were promising, although however the sample size was too small.

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Despite the results were promising, the sample size was too small.

Question 3

What does 'dangling modifier' mean in grammar?

Accepted Answer

A modifier whose intended noun is absent or misplaced in the sentence

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A modifier placed between the subject and verb

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A modifier that uses a negative construction

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A modifier that modifies an entire clause rather than one word

Question 4

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?

Accepted Answer

The university's policy on plagiarism is strictly enforced.

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The university's are enforcing their policies.

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The universities policy on plagiarism is strict.

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Universitys' policies vary widely.

Question 5

Which sentence best demonstrates correct use of an infinitive versus a gerund?

Accepted Answer

She avoided making eye contact during the interview.

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She avoided to make eye contact during the interview.

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She decided studying abroad for the semester.

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She decided to studying abroad for the semester.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a noun clause as the subject?

Accepted Answer

That he had failed the exam was difficult to accept.

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What the professor said it surprised the students.

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How she solved the problem it was impressive.

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Whether they would pass or fail it remained uncertain.